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I ran across a quote by Thucydides recently that essentially said the secret to happiness is freedom and the secret to freedom is courage. It occurred to me that so much of our freedom rides on the back of the courage of others, which we all too often take for granted. And, in taking the courage of... Read more about Freedom & Courage - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Second in our American Flag Series, Liberty and Justice was created as a tribute to these mutually dependent virtues that are so important to the American experiment. To secure one, we must have the other: Liberty without Justice is merely license and Justice without Liberty is tyranny. (A good... Read more about Liberty & Justice - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

The United States of America has been called "The Great Experiment". It is more than a mere federation of loosely connected states, it is a diverse but unified Nation that is dynamic-growing and changing through the years. This pattern was created as a reminder that diversity and unity are... Read more about Many & One - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Recently, I was reading Katherine Lee Bates' poem "America the Beautiful" and was struck by the third stanza, which speaks of heroes and nobleness. That lead me to think about all of the heroes in my own life (both known and unknown), all the people who gave up their time, talents, and... Read more about Noble & True - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

All of my life I have associated the phrase "sweet land of liberty" with a romantic view of the family farm. (I grew up in the midwest on a farm, though not as a farmer, so maybe that's why.) This pattern is a nod to that association.

The model was stitched on 40-count Americana... Read more about Sweet Land Of Liberty - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

"From sea to shining sea."

"I pray to Heaven to bestow the best of blessings on this house and all that shall inhabit it...May none but honest and wise ever rule under this roof. John Adams."

"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on... Read more about Old Glory - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 28 Ct. White Jobelan with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Shown with Apple Blossom & Robin's Egg Magnets from Stoney Creek (not listed). Stitch Count: 63W x 91H.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads Baby Spinach. Stitch Count: 103W x 103H.

"Land of the free". All three stockings were stitched on 36 ct Vintage Meadow Rue using Weeks Dye Works floss. Each stocking is 49x124 including the outline, which serves only as a cutting guide and is not stitched.

Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gray linen with Classic Colorworks and Gloriana silk floss. Stitch Count: 89W x 93H.

Model stitched over one thread on 25 Ct. fabric with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 400W x 533H. Finished Size: 16" x 21" Artwork by Jody Bergsma.

Model stitched on 30 ct Gray linen using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks and DMC. Stitch count 155 x 123.

"Star spangled happiness and banner waves of pride."

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with Gloriana Silks, Belle Soie by Classic Colorworks, By Jupiter charms, and buttons. Stitch Count: 92 x 198. Finished size: 6" x 12 1/2". Design uses a lot of specialty stitches - instructions included.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 87W x 119H.

Long Flag model stitched over two on 32 ct Natural Linen. Stitch Count: 91 x 35. Cut size: 12" x 9".
"Free" is stitched on 32 Ct. Touch of Gray. Stitch Count: 34 x 36. Cut size: 9" x 9".

Liberty is stitched on 32 ct French Polka Dot Natural. Stitch Count: 49 x 49. Cut size: 9" x 9". All use Gentle Art Sampler Threds and Weeks Dye Works floss.

Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gray linen by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count 48x48. Design Size: 4" x 4"

Pattern by Chessie and Me featuring a vintage inspired design with the quote, "Liberty is the only thing you cannot have unless you are willing to give it to others."

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Cedar Plank by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 82 x 147. Finished Size: 6" x 10".

"During the time allotted me, grant my health and my liberty."
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Pear linen with Belle Soie and Gloriana Silk floss.
Stitch Count: 82x112. Finished Size: 6" x 7"

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Vintage Buttercream by Lakeside Linens with DMC floss and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 149x102. Finished size: 10 5/8" x 7 1/4".

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Natural Raw linen using Classic Colorworks. Stitch count 87x117.

"America - Land that I love."
Model stitched over 2 on 32 Ct. Lambswool Linen with DMC and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 112W x 112H. Design Size: 7" x 7"

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Beige linen from Weeks Dye Works, using Weeks Dye Works floss.

Stitch count for Needlebook 4 9x 101. Finished Size: 4" x 7" & for Scissor Fob 31 x 31. Finished Size: 2" x 2"

"1776" Model stitched on 36 Ct. Vintage Maple Sugar by Lakeside Linens using Gentle Arts Sampler threads. Stitch count 173x119.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Needle book - stitch count: 71x210. Design Size: 5" x 14" Needle leaf - stitch count: 45x65. Design Size: 3" x 5" Pyn Roll Panel - stitch count: 30x64. Design Size: 2" x 4" Fob - stitch count: 21x35. Design Size: 2" x 3" Finishing instructions included.

"Preserve the Union - Let us have Peace." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Gray linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 85x145. Design Size: 6" x 10"

Models all stitched on 32 Ct. Wren Belfast linen by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch counts and finished sizes are;

"American Goldfinch" - Stitch Count: 59 x 93. Design Size: 4" x 6"
"Blackheaded Grosbeak" - Stitch Count: 69 x 57.... Read more about Bird Collection, The - Part 1 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 36 Ct. Ligonier Latte by R&R Reproductions with NPI silk floss. Stitch Count: 349W x 211H. Design Size: 19.39 x 11.72.

"Let Freedom Ring." Model stitched on 36 ct. Liberty Gathering Gray by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 71x69. Shown finished in a 4.75" mini tart pan.

"Free from sea to sea". Model stitched on 28 Ct. Natural Cashel linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 60wx44h. Comes with flag button.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Country French Cafe Mocha linen with Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 99W x 99H.

"Liberty". Model stitched on 30 Ct. Parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 61W x 61H. Finishing instructions included. Shown with buttons from Just Another Button Company (3 of #3513M)

Pattern by Heartstring Samplery featuring a Patriotic themed design that makes a great pin drum!

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Ale Linen by Picture This Plus using Gentle Art Sampler threads (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 62 x 71 and the finished size is 3.88" x 4.44".

John and Abigail by Plum Street Samplers features a patriotic design with a large house an American flag on the side with John and Abigail standing off to the side.

Model stitched on 36 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 122W x 74H and the finished size is 6.78" x 4.11".

"July 4, 1776". Model stitched on 36 Ct. Legacy linen by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count is 130W x 100H and the finished size is 7.22" x 5.56".

Model stitched over two on 30 Ct. Gray by Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 56H x 93W

"The bell proclaims on Liberty Hill, freedom reigns & always will."

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Beige linen by Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 135x65. Design Size: 8" x 4".

"Liberty Hill Farm Est. 1776."

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Serenity Jobelan from Silkweavers with Gentle Art Sampler Threads, DMC floss, and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 135x64. Design Size: 9" x 4".

Model stitched over two threads on 40 Ct. Putty linen by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works floss.

Stitch counts:
Pin Pillow: 99x69
Hornbook: 57x51
Fob: 29x29
spool: 59x23
NOTE: 14x18 cut of 40 ct linen will work for all pieces

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Natural Edinburgh linen using Gentle Art threads. Stitch Count: 123W x 86H. Finished Size: 7" x 5".

"You're a grand old flag." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Stars Hollow Blend by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 98W x 99H.

Model stitched on 28 Ct Light Mocha by Zweigart over two using Gentle Art Threads. Linen to be cut into all the pieces for pincusion, top of box, thread keeper, needle book and scissor fob. Templates & instructions included for cutting cardboard to make thread keeper and needle book. Linen size cut 18x27. Accessory pack with pins, rings and cotton fabric available from Mani di Donna.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Classic Homespun linen by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 126x72. Finished Size: 7" x 4"

Model stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Wren Cashel linen using Classic Colorworks floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count 30x30. Design Size: 3" x 3" Star Charm included

Model stitched on 28 Ct. Wren Cashel Linen using Classic Colorworks floss, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 23W x 31H. Design Size: 2" x 3"

Another fun collection of nine little offerings from Heartstring Samplery this time with a patriotic theme that you can complete as ornaments, needle cases, scissors fobs, little pillow, and much more!

Models stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Parchment with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch... Read more about Festive Little Fobs 5 - Americana Edition

"Knee high by the 4th of July" Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Milk Chocolate by Fabrics by Stephanie, using Gentle Art and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 91x126. Design Size: 6" x 8"

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Tin Roof linen with Weeks Dye Works floss, Classic Colorworks floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 233W x 233H.

Pattern by Scarlett House featuring a patriotic American home and farm with a sampler alphabet below.

Model stitched on 36 Ct Edinburgh linen using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 171W x 95H and the finished size is 9.5" x 5.28".